Natural Wonder

When Northwest neighborhoods burst into color each spring, rhododendrons lead the way—yet they’re rarely given starring roles at special events. This gorgeously oversize tone-on-tone arrangement by Anne Bradfield of Floressence (206-286-7850, floressencedesign.com) pulls in deep plum heuchera, maple foliage, and spiky artichoke leaves to play up the familiar peach flowers. “We’re used to seeing the rhodie’s common greens; I wanted to highlight the blooms to show how gorgeous they are,” Bradfield says. Silk-taffeta floor-length dress by Talbot Runhoff ($1,775), Mario’s. Michael Kors earrings ($75), Nordstrom